Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dirty Habit (The Pilgrims Way) and The Tickled Trout (Lower Road West Farleigh) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Madisons (28/32 Gabriels Hill) and Percival’s Rest (West St, Harrietsham) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maidstone.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in February
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 50 km from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 01m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 km from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 209 km and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 217 km. Maidstone’s bus station is located 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,959 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidstone

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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Mallard Cottage Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Travelodge Maidstone Central
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Orida Maidstone
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Lower Bell
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£58+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£80+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £49 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.85 and £21.13. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £49 per day, on average, or £99 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.85 and £21.13. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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